Category: Talks and Tours

The Genius of Earlswood Asylum 10am – 11am Saturday 27 June 2015 A talk about the life of James Henry Pullen, (1835-1916), a resident of the Royal Earlswood Asylum near Redhill, who is believed to have had the condition of savant syndrome. Known as the Genius of Earlswood Asylum, Pullen created a series of […]

Patricia Collen and Tony Hudson 6.30 Tuesday 16 June 2015 | Langdon Down Museum The stories of those who lived at Normansfield from the late Victorian period to the closure of the hospital in 1997. The talk will feature the lives of Patricia, Tony, Dolly and Walter. Short archive films will also be shown. Pip […]

Our talks and tours explore the history and work of Dr John Langdon Down and his home at Normansfield where he brought an enlightened and revolutionary approach to the care of people with learning disabilities. Participants must book a place in advance (excluding Open House weekend) Call: 0333 1212 300 | Email: Lesley Alabaf. lesley.alabaf@downs-syndrome.org.uk […]

Our talks and tours explore the history and work of Dr John Langdon Down and his home at Normansfield where he brought an enlightened and revolutionary approach to the care of people with learning disabilities. Participants must book a place in advance (excluding Open House weekend). Call 0333 1212 300 or email or email lesley.alabaf@downs-syndrome.org.uk […]

Theatre Talk and Tour | 10-12 Saturday 14 September 2013 We’re now able to provide detailed tours of the theatre and scenery. Tours will include: a detailed 45 minute presentation about the theatre and its history; a guided walk through the theatre and back rooms; viewing a limited number of restored Victorian pieces of scenery. Light refreshments will be provided. Cost: […]